Surf Flyer

A pelican fights against the fierce winds of a storm, wings straining as the ocean rages below. The scene captures the struggle and grace of flight in the face of overwhelming forces. The photograph’s dark, swirling clouds and churning waves frame the small, defiant form of the bird, turning its flight into a testament to resilience. It is a moment of release—where the power of nature is met with an equal determination to soar above it. In the pelican’s steady, unwavering movement, the image captures the catharsis of letting go, transforming struggle into a powerful, unbroken flight through the tempest.

L1000472
Captured with Leica M Monochrom and a Tele-Elmar 135mm lens
Ventura, CA
December,2023